Jonathan Kee is Breaking Youth In On the Entertainment Industry
February 1, 2024
The entertainment industry professional is giving youth of color an inside look behind the scenes.
Breaking News
- LACMA Showcases ‘Imagining Black Diasporas: 21st-Century Art and Poetics’ Exhibit
- Sheenway School and Culture Center — Educating Youth to Lead the Future Over 50 Years
- Record-Breaking Hate Crimes Against Black Angelenos on the Rise
- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
- Visit Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for Holiday Photos with Santa
- Homeless and Their Advocates Speak Out in New Film, ‘WE, the Vulnerable of LA’
- The Congressman Wore Sneakers: An Evening With Hakeem Jeffries
- Brotherhood Crusade Honors SEIU President April Verrett at 2024 Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner
- Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players’ association
- Cal, UNLV Inspire La Tijera Students at Day of Play
- Student Athlete of the Week: Koa Seymour
- Where Art Meets Purpose: The Dancing Odyssey of Dwight Rhoden
Youth
White Hall Arts Academy Named Finalist Again in Lewis Prize for Music Awards
November 23, 2023
White Hall Arts Academy have just been named as a finalist for the fifth annual Accelerator Awards from the Lewis Prize for Music. WHAA provides free and subsidized conservatory level transformative arts education programs to the South L.A., Inglewood, Watts, and Compton communities and online.
New Grant Awards to Reach Over 30,000 Youth Annually
November 9, 2023
The LA84 Foundation has awarded more than $1.3 million in grants to advance foundation priorities including increasing access to sports, play and movement across Southern California to support childhood well-being and lifelong success.
From Fairfax to Slauson, Gavin Mathieu Brings his SUPERVSN to Life
August 10, 2023
Gavin Mathieu, CEO, founder, creative director, and designer of SUPERVSN Studios, opened his first flagship store on Slauson Avenue after a 15-year grind as a visionary.
United States Tennis Association Foundation Celebrates New Harvard Park Courts
August 3, 2023
In collaboration with the District 8 Council office of Marqueece Harris-Dawson celebrated the opening of the new Harvard Park tennis courts in Los Angeles.
Golden Apple Comics Hosts Shequeta Smith for ‘Young Grandmaster Choi’ Kids’ Manga Event
June 22, 2023
After a three-year hiatus, the reigning Queen of Comics, Shequeta L. Smith, returns with a brand-new kids’ manga and book tour that kicks off at Golden Apple Comics in July.
Black Star Lacrosse makes sports history Los Angeles
June 8, 2023
During the months of April and May, Black Star Lacrosse Club has been making sports history among the youth in Los Angeles.
Positive Results Center Hosts Prom Dress and Tuxedo Gift Away Party
March 16, 2023
On Saturday, March 18, 2023, Positive Results Center will host their Annual Prom Dress and Tuxedo Gift Away Party for Girls (cis, trans-girls, gender non-conforming, and non- binary).
Nehemiah Project LA Aims to Help Transitioning Youth
February 23, 2023
Bishop Ed Smith is known as an acclaimed author, world-renowned speaker, educator, philanthropic leader, and pastor.He has assisted business leaders, families, and individuals in building legacies and in fulfilling their God-ordained gifts, talents, and hearts. Now he is making sure transitioning youth have a future with Nehemiah Project LA (NPLA).
The Children Youth and Family Collaborative Host 23rd Annual Holiday Festival for Youth in Foster and Kinship Care
December 15, 2022
The Children Youth and Family Collaborative (CYFC) will host its Annual Holiday Festival on Saturday, December 17, at noon, at Holman United Methodist Church.
L.A. Rams Rookies Host Football Clinic in Inglewood
July 21, 2022
In June, members of the Los Angeles Rams rookie class facilitated a free coed football clinic for the students of the Inglewood Unified School District (IUSD) at Crozier Middle School. Over 300 students came out and learned different drills from the new players.
The ALLIANCE in Partnership with Brotherhood Crusade is Holding its Second Annual Unity March & Dialogue on July 24th
July 14, 2022
In a youth-led event on July 24th that will bring together local youth, community members, LAPD officers, civic leaders as well as representatives from the 12 pro sports organizations of greater Los Angeles, the public is welcomed to join The Alliance Unity March & Dialogue that will again emphasize Los Angeles is united against racism.
New Booklet Trains Youth Leaders to Become COVID-19 Activists
July 7, 2022
A new booklet, designed to assist youth when talking to other youth about the COVID-19 vaccine, was recently released at a leadership conference for high school students, held on the campus of UC Santa Cruz.
NOMA Camp for SoCal Youth Gives New Meaning to ‘Summer Home’
June 30, 2022
The National Organization of Minority Architects – Southern California Chapter creates opportunities for youth, ages 10-17, to learn about the fundamental elements of architecture and develop the specialized skills that are critical for anyone pursuing a career in that field.
L.A. Rams Give Watts Rams Murals, Super Bowl LVI Tickets
February 3, 2022
On Friday, the Los Angeles Rams partnered with Nike to provide the Watts Rams youth football program with surprise gifts.